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Rule "are able to (can)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	are able to (can)
	By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message:	This expression is wordy. Consider using <suggestion>can</suggestion>.
Category:	Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	Yes, there are some species of frogs that are able to throw up their entire stomach and wipe it off with their legs. Correction suggestion: can
Correct sentences for comparison:	Yes, there are some species of frogs that can throw up their entire stomach and wipe it off with their legs.
ID:	ARE_ABLE_TO [1]
Version:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-25 22:33:08 +0200)

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